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Old 13th Dec 2011, 20:24
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The TurboProp uses its 95% of the Exhaust to move the Propeller. Only Residual Thrust is left.

Whereas the Jet has more than 50% of Thrust after moving the N1 and N2.

Is that the idea sir?

But still i don't understand why the Turboprop cant fly higher?!
could you please explain a bit more?
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